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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.13, 12,824.73 and 5,101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.13, 12,824.73 and 5,101.38 is: 7,040.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.13 : 12,824.73 = 5,101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.13/12,824.73 = 5,101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.13x = 12,824.73 × 5,101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.13x = 65,423,821.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,423,821.13/9,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,040.02

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